He that riseth first, is first drest.

He that riseth first, is first drest.

When you enter into a house, leave the anger ever at the doore.

When you enter into a house, leave the anger ever at the doore.

He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.

He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.

There is no vice so simple, but assumes
Some mark of virtue on his outward parts.

There is no vice so simple, but assumes
Some mark of virtue on his outward parts.

Old wine, and an old friend, are good provisions.

Old wine, and an old friend, are good provisions.

'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.

'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.

Ants will not go to an empty granary, and friends will not visit
us when our wealth is gone.

Ants will not go to an empty granary, and friends will not visit
us when our wealth is gone.

Is there a man whose judgment clear
Can others teach the course to steer,
Yet runs himself read more

Is there a man whose judgment clear
Can others teach the course to steer,
Yet runs himself life's mad career,
Wild as the wave?

Always keep your hook in the water: where you least expect one,
the fish will be found.

Always keep your hook in the water: where you least expect one,
the fish will be found.